Verna
girl name#3459 in 2025Verna entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #117 in 1906, ranks #3459 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3459
rank today
#117
peak (1906)
44
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #192 |
| 1890s | #144 |
| 1900s | #129 |
| 1910s | #127 |
| 1920s | #149 |
| 1930s | #176 |
| 1940s | #247 |
| 1950s | #347 |
| 1960s | #549 |
| 1970s | #1140 |
| 1980s | #2115 |
| 1990s | #3523 |
| 2000s | #4721 |
| 2010s | #4649 |
| 2020s | #4526 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Verna has been most popular in PA, OH, NY.
Living bearers
About 19,000 people named Verna are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Verna alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Verna in 2025?
- Verna ranks #3459 among US girl names in 2025, with 44 babies given the name.
- When was the name Verna most popular?
- Verna peaked in 1906, reaching #117 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Verna with classmates?
- Verna will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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